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Post by cj on Mar 7, 2014 10:17:43 GMT -6
So it looks like GW is going to release some plastic models for these things. I'm giving serious thought to picking up a pair of them to complement my Iron Warriors, and maybe stick a Khorne lord on a juggernaut to roll with them and my maulerfiends, and I should be able to keep my artillery on the field. I know it's pretty barebones, but what do you guys think about the Hellbrutes? 115 points for two fists and a heavy flamer is cheap as hell.
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Post by jefferestinpeace on Mar 7, 2014 10:42:21 GMT -6
Getting them where they need to be is the problem unfortunately. They're slow for a CC focused unit, especially since most things you'll want them to punch will be considerably faster. They might be good at creating a bubble of avoidance (as the easiest way to subtract those points from your army is to ignore it), but I feel as soon as they get within threat range they'll just get popped. However, as backfield objective protection against DS units, jetbikes, etc., it'd probably work out alright, provided they are hidden. Making sure they have a cover save might also have your opponent wasting shooting on them for a turn or 2, but don't you just want triple Heldrakes?
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Post by Nick P on Mar 7, 2014 12:22:22 GMT -6
I think they'd be great at backfield protection, creating an area of avoidance, or even just as a distraction - no one is going to ignore 2 of them running straight for them, which means once they're downed the opponent has maulerfiends hitting his line.
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Post by jason on Mar 19, 2014 11:39:53 GMT -6
I know I had mentioned to you previously the idea of parking one behind some Havocs to keep CC nasties at bay and for the aforementioned backfield protection.
The Helbrute dataslate is going to be seriously intriguing. Running one functioning and a champion and two others as a retinue would be very interesting, and likely death to anyone under s6 in a challenge...
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Post by Russell on Mar 22, 2014 16:42:12 GMT -6
One of the new formations gives a group of three 'it will not die' and deep strike. That sounds exactly like the kind of mobility one would need to use those big bastards effectively.
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Post by Russell on Mar 22, 2014 16:43:19 GMT -6
But you'd have to 'pay' 'money' for the dataslate.
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Post by Joelercoaster on Mar 22, 2014 16:57:30 GMT -6
Are you sure about that Russell? Are you really?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2014 17:58:34 GMT -6
I personally prefer the Helcult formation. Lets you take fearless cultist swarms that double as meat shields for the hellbrute. Its a dream come true.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2014 19:22:03 GMT -6
I personally prefer the Helcult formation. Lets you take fearless cultist swarms that double as meat shields for the hellbrute. Its a dream come true. Have you talked to someone about these dreams you're having? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2014 19:29:57 GMT -6
Eh, that would cost money I don't have....
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Post by Craig on Mar 23, 2014 19:23:39 GMT -6
I picked up the new model and tried out the tried the Hellcult formations today. It's pretty great since it basically gives the cultists fearless for free so you can throw a blob on a hellbrute and hold an objective. Plus the new model rocks and comes with enough parts that I tore up a few old dreadnaughts and put on some new parts.
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Post by jason on Mar 23, 2014 21:21:45 GMT -6
I picked up the new model and tried out the tried the Hellcult formations today. It's pretty great since it basically gives the cultists fearless for free so you can throw a blob on a hellbrute and hold an objective. Plus the new model rocks and comes with enough parts that I tore up a few old dreadnaughts and put on some new parts. The 3+ cover would be no doubt beneficial as your are basically exchanging a Dark Apostle for a Helbrute (albeit at the cost of Hatred for the squad while the Brute is alive), I could definitely see this being useful and a nice alternative. |
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